The Evolution of CAD

In which year did Alphonse-Louis Potevin discover the process that allowed architectural drawings to be accurately reproduced?

• 1861

• 1936

• 1955

• 1961

Who is known as the father of CAD?

• Alan Turing

• Douglas T. Ross

• John Walker

• Patrick J. Hanratty

What significant invention did Alan Turing create in 1936?

• AutoCAD

• The first 3D CAD system

• The Turing machine

• The microprocessor

Which company introduced AutoCAD in 1982?

• General Motors

• Intel

• IBM

• Autodesk

What was the name of the CAD software introduced by Patrick J. Hanratty in 1971?

• ADaM

• CATIA

• ReCap

• AutoCAD

What does the acronym CAD stand for?

• Computerized Automated Design

• Computerized Architectural Design

• Computerized Automated Drafting

• Computer-Aided Design

What did IBM do in 1981 that advanced the ability for people to use CAD?

• Released the first CAD software

• Created the desktop computer

• Created mass produced blueprint

• Created the 3D printer

What technology introduced by Autodesk allows users to create designs using real-world data captured from photos and laser scans?

• ADaM

• AutoCAD

• CATIA

• ReCap

Why is CAD important in the world today? (click all that apply)

• it creates a model that can be used to make parts

• It helps understand how parts fit into an assembly

• It can be used to test parts before they are made

• It eliminates the cost of paying a designer to draw the part by hand

Which of the following software packages are used to CAD models? (click all that apply)

• tinkerCAD

• OnShape

• SketchThru

• AutoCAD